Luxury Bar & Lounge Manager

Corinthia London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

29 days paid holidays

Complimentary meals on duty

Enhanced pension entitlement

Season ticket loan

Employee health & wellbeing programme

Discounted hotel rates

Job summary

Corinthia London is seeking a Bar & Lounge Manager to lead Kerridge’s Bar & Lounge, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, premium beverage quality and flawless service in a 5-star hotel environment.

You will mentor the bar team, manage daily operations, drive revenue through innovative beverage offerings and collaborate with hotel departments to uphold luxury standards and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in bar management within luxury hospitality.
• Experience leading a bar team to deliver high service standards.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, wine service and premium beverages.
• Experience in developing beverage menus and promotions.
• Financial management including budgeting and cost control.
• Inventory management and supplier negotiations.
• Able to recruit and develop staff, and manage VIP guest expectations.
• Knowledge of health and safety, licensing and responsible service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar and lounge operations and guest experiences.
• Lead, train and motivate the bar team to deliver luxury service.
• Manage financial performance, budgeting and beverage costing.
• Drive revenue through innovative beverage offerings and promotions.
• Collaborate with F&B and other hotel departments for seamless service.

Skills

Bar management

Team leadership

Cocktails knowledge

Beverage program development

Financial management

VIP guest service

Health & safety compliance

POS systems

English proficiency

Vendor negotiations

Education

Hospitality/Bar Management degree

Responsible alcohol service certification

Food safety certification

Tools

Bar management software

Inventory systems

MS Office

Job description

Corinthia London is seeking a Bar & Lounge Manager to lead Kerridge’s Bar & Lounge, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, premium beverage quality and flawless service in a 5-star hotel environment.

You will mentor the bar team, manage daily operations, drive revenue through innovative beverage offerings and collaborate with hotel departments to uphold luxury standards and guest satisfaction.